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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.71, 31.07 and 10.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.71, 31.07 and 10.57 is: 15.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.71 : 31.07 = 10.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.71/31.07 = 10.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.71x = 31.07 × 10.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.71x = 328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.41/20.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.86

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