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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.77, 31.33 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.77, 31.33 and 20.54 is: 30.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.77 : 31.33 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.77/31.33 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.77x = 31.33 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.77x = 643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.52/20.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.98

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