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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 31.29 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 31.29 and 20.44 is: 30.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 31.29 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/31.29 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 31.29 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.57/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.48

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