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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.74, 30.88 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.74, 30.88 and 20.64 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.74 : 30.88 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.74/30.88 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.74x = 30.88 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.74x = 637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.36/20.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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