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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 31.45 and 7.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 31.45 and 7.44 is: 11.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 31.45 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/31.45 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 31.45 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.85/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.15

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