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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.56, 30.73 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.56, 30.73 and 15.44 is: 23.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.56 : 30.73 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.56/30.73 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.56x = 30.73 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.56x = 474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.47/20.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.08

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