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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 31.26 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 31.26 and 14.08 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 31.26 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/31.26 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 31.26 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.14/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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