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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.75, 31.10 and 8.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.75, 31.10 and 8.56 is: 12.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.75 : 31.10 = 8.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.75/31.10 = 8.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.75x = 31.10 × 8.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.75x = 266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.16/20.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.83

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