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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.88, 31.52 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.88, 31.52 and 20.64 is: 31.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.88 : 31.52 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.88/31.52 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.88x = 31.52 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.88x = 650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.57/20.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.16

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