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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.65, 43.67 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.65, 43.67 and 20.74 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.65 : 43.67 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.65/43.67 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.65x = 43.67 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.65x = 905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.72/31.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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