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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.63, 31.06 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.63, 31.06 and 14.66 is: 22.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.63 : 31.06 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.63/31.06 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.63x = 31.06 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.63x = 455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.34/20.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.07

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