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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.86, 31.23 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.86, 31.23 and 14.05 is: 21.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.86 : 31.23 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.86/31.23 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.86x = 31.23 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.86x = 438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.78/20.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.03

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