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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.77, 31.16 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.77, 31.16 and 20.50 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.77 : 31.16 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.77/31.16 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.77x = 31.16 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.77x = 638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.75/20.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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