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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 31.12 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 31.12 and 14.38 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 31.12 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/31.12 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 31.12 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.51/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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