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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 31.04 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 31.04 and 20.56 is: 30.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 31.04 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/31.04 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 31.04 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.18/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.92

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