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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 31.41 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 31.41 and 12.27 is: 18.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 31.41 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/31.41 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 31.41 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.52/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.39

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