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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 31.50 and 20.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 31.50 and 20.84 is: 31.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 31.50 = 20.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/31.50 = 20.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 31.50 × 20.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.46/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.32

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