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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.79, 31.22 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.79, 31.22 and 14.82 is: 22.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.79 : 31.22 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.79/31.22 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.79x = 31.22 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.79x = 462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.61/20.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.25

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