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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.41 and 6.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.41 and 6.69 is: 10.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.41 = 6.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.41 = 6.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.41 × 6.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.03/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.03

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