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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.92, 44.05 and 20.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.92, 44.05 and 20.26 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.92 : 44.05 = 20.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.92/44.05 = 20.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.92x = 44.05 × 20.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.92x = 892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.29/31.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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