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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 31.42 and 10.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 31.42 and 10.79 is: 16.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 31.42 = 10.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/31.42 = 10.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 31.42 × 10.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.02/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.20

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