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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.47, 30.75 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.47, 30.75 and 15.43 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.47 : 30.75 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.47/30.75 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.47x = 30.75 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.47x = 474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.47/20.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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