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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 30.89 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 30.89 and 15.55 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 30.89 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/30.89 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 30.89 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.11/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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