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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.57, 30.83 and 14.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.57, 30.83 and 14.53 is: 21.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.57 : 30.83 = 14.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.57/30.83 = 14.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.57x = 30.83 × 14.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.57x = 447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.93/20.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.77

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