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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.81, 31.11 and 15.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.81, 31.11 and 15.69 is: 23.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.81 : 31.11 = 15.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.81/31.11 = 15.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.81x = 31.11 × 15.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.81x = 488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.12/20.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.46

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