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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.33 and 20.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.33 and 20.17 is: 30.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.33 = 20.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.33 = 20.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.33 × 20.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.93/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.18

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