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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.87, 44.00 and 20.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.87, 44.00 and 20.96 is: 28.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.87 : 44.00 = 20.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.87/44.00 = 20.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.87x = 44.00 × 20.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.87x = 922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.14/31.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.93

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