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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.30, 30.36 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.30, 30.36 and 15.74 is: 23.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.30 : 30.36 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.30/30.36 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.30x = 30.36 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.30x = 477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.87/20.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.54

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