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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.38, 30.62 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.38, 30.62 and 15.93 is: 23.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.38 : 30.62 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.38/30.62 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.38x = 30.62 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.38x = 487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.62/20.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.93

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