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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 31.44 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 31.44 and 10.81 is: 16.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 31.44 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/31.44 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 31.44 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.87/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.20

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