Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,950, 31,425 and 6,358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,950, 31,425 and 6,358 is: 9,537
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,950 : 31,425 = 6,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,950/31,425 = 6,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,950x = 31,425 × 6,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,950x = 199,800,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,800,150/20,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,537
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