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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.88, 31.43 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.88, 31.43 and 14.91 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.88 : 31.43 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.88/31.43 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.88x = 31.43 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.88x = 468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.66/20.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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