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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.78, 31.11 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.78, 31.11 and 15.01 is: 22.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.78 : 31.11 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.78/31.11 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.78x = 31.11 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.78x = 466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.81/20.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.46

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