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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.89, 31.33 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.89, 31.33 and 9.48 is: 14.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.89 : 31.33 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.89/31.33 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.89x = 31.33 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.89x = 297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.01/20.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.22

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