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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.70, 30.95 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.70, 30.95 and 15.83 is: 23.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.70 : 30.95 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.70/30.95 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.70x = 30.95 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.70x = 489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.88/20.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.67

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