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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.94, 58.43 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.94, 58.43 and 20.94 is: 31.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.94 : 58.43 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.94/58.43 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.94x = 58.43 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.94x = 1,223.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223.52/38.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.42

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