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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.69, 31.02 and 9.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.69, 31.02 and 9.28 is: 13.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.69 : 31.02 = 9.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.69/31.02 = 9.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.69x = 31.02 × 9.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.69x = 287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.87/20.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.91

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