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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.68, 43.70 and 20.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.68, 43.70 and 20.75 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.68 : 43.70 = 20.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.68/43.70 = 20.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.68x = 43.70 × 20.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.68x = 906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.45/31.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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