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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 30.58 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 30.58 and 15.31 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 30.58 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/30.58 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 30.58 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.01/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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