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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 31.46 and 6.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 31.46 and 6.72 is: 10.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 31.46 = 6.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/31.46 = 6.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 31.46 × 6.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.41/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.09

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