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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 31.52 and 20.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 31.52 and 20.48 is: 30.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 31.52 = 20.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/31.52 = 20.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 31.52 × 20.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.53/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.80

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