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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 31.12 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 31.12 and 20.64 is: 31.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 31.12 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/31.12 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 31.12 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.32/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.12

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