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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.82, 31.20 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.82, 31.20 and 9.25 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.82 : 31.20 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.82/31.20 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.82x = 31.20 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.82x = 288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.65/20.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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