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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.12, 42.96 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.12, 42.96 and 20.76 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.12 : 42.96 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.12/42.96 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.12x = 42.96 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.12x = 891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.85/31.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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