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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.85, 31.23 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.85, 31.23 and 15.15 is: 22.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.85 : 31.23 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.85/31.23 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.85x = 31.23 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.85x = 473.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.13/20.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.69

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