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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.75, 31.14 and 13.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.75, 31.14 and 13.64 is: 20.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.75 : 31.14 = 13.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.75/31.14 = 13.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.75x = 31.14 × 13.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.75x = 424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.75/20.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.47

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