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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.54, 30.65 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.54, 30.65 and 15.44 is: 23.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.54 : 30.65 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.54/30.65 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.54x = 30.65 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.54x = 473.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.31/20.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.05

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