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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.72, 31.08 and 12.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.72, 31.08 and 12.75 is: 19.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.72 : 31.08 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.72/31.08 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.72x = 31.08 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.72x = 396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.27/20.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.13

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