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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.75, 31.11 and 14.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.75, 31.11 and 14.72 is: 22.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.75 : 31.11 = 14.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.75/31.11 = 14.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.75x = 31.11 × 14.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.75x = 457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.94/20.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.07

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