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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 31.31 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 31.31 and 20.57 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 31.31 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/31.31 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 31.31 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.05/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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