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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 31 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 31 and 9.26 is: 13.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 31 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/31 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 31 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.06/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.89

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