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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.70, 31.01 and 15.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.70, 31.01 and 15.62 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.70 : 31.01 = 15.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.70/31.01 = 15.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.70x = 31.01 × 15.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.70x = 484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.14/20.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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