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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.78, 31.13 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.78, 31.13 and 10.64 is: 15.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.78 : 31.13 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.78/31.13 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.78x = 31.13 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.78x = 331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.01/20.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.93

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