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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.69, 43.71 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.69, 43.71 and 20.74 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.69 : 43.71 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.69/43.71 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.69x = 43.71 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.69x = 906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.55/31.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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