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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.30, 30.31 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.30, 30.31 and 14.57 is: 21.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.30 : 30.31 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.30/30.31 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.30x = 30.31 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.30x = 441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.54/20.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.76

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