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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.68, 43.70 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.68, 43.70 and 20.61 is: 28.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.68 : 43.70 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.68/43.70 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.68x = 43.70 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.68x = 900.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.55/31.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.43

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