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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.81, 31.22 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.81, 31.22 and 20.74 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.81 : 31.22 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.81/31.22 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.81x = 31.22 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.81x = 647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.50/20.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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