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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.33, 43.24 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.33, 43.24 and 20.44 is: 28.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.33 : 43.24 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.33/43.24 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.33x = 43.24 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.33x = 883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.51/31.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.20

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