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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.56 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.56 and 16.98 is: 25.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.56 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.56 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.56 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.89/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.59

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