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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.50 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.50 and 19.98 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.50 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.50 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.50 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.37/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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