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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.30, 43.17 and 20.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.30, 43.17 and 20.40 is: 28.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.30 : 43.17 = 20.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.30/43.17 = 20.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.30x = 43.17 × 20.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.30x = 880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.67/31.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.14

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