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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 31.41 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 31.41 and 10.81 is: 16.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 31.41 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/31.41 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 31.41 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.52/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.22

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