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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.70 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.70 and 15.93 is: 23.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.70 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.70 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.70 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 489.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.05/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.94

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