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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.80, 31.06 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.80, 31.06 and 14.32 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.80 : 31.06 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.80/31.06 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.80x = 31.06 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.80x = 444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.55/20.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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