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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 31.13 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 31.13 and 20.34 is: 30.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 31.13 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/31.13 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 31.13 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.08/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.67

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