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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.80, 31.07 and 20.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.80, 31.07 and 20.26 is: 30.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.80 : 31.07 = 20.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.80/31.07 = 20.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.80x = 31.07 × 20.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.80x = 629.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.57/20.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.27

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