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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 31.25 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 31.25 and 14.87 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 31.25 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/31.25 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 31.25 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.80/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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