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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.88, 31.38 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.88, 31.38 and 15.21 is: 22.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.88 : 31.38 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.88/31.38 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.88x = 31.38 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.88x = 477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.29/20.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.86

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