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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 31.47 and 7.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 31.47 and 7.46 is: 11.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 31.47 = 7.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/31.47 = 7.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 31.47 × 7.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.61/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.18

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