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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.71, 31.06 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.71, 31.06 and 15.05 is: 22.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.71 : 31.06 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.71/31.06 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.71x = 31.06 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.71x = 467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.51/20.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.57

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