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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.21 and 20.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.21 and 20.41 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.21 = 20.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.21 = 20.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.21 × 20.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.84/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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