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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.87, 31.31 and 7.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.87, 31.31 and 7.35 is: 11.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.87 : 31.31 = 7.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.87/31.31 = 7.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.87x = 31.31 × 7.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.87x = 230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.00/20.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.02

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