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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.91, 31.56 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.91, 31.56 and 20.73 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 31.56 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/31.56 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 31.56 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 654.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.24/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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