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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 31 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 31 and 7.13 is: 10.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 31 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/31 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 31 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.03/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.69

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