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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 31 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 31 and 15.32 is: 22.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 31 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/31 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 31 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.92/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.99

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