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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.72, 43.76 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.72, 43.76 and 20.79 is: 28.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.72 : 43.76 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.72/43.76 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.72x = 43.76 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.72x = 909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.45/31.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.68

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