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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 30.91 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 30.91 and 15.49 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 30.91 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/30.91 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 30.91 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.78/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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