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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 28.90 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 28.90 and 12.31 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 28.90 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/28.90 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 28.90 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.76/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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