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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.04, 42.82 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.04, 42.82 and 20.13 is: 27.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.04 : 42.82 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.04/42.82 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.04x = 42.82 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.04x = 861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.97/31.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.77

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