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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 31.46 and 20.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 31.46 and 20.66 is: 31.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 31.46 = 20.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/31.46 = 20.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 31.46 × 20.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 649.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.96/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.01

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