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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 31.01 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 31.01 and 15.59 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 31.01 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/31.01 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 31.01 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.45/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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