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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 31.44 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 31.44 and 20.54 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 31.44 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/31.44 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 31.44 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.78/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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