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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 31.34 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 31.34 and 18.15 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 31.34 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/31.34 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 31.34 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.85/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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