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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.67, 43.68 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.67, 43.68 and 20.73 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.67 : 43.68 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.67/43.68 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.67x = 43.68 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.67x = 905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.49/31.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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