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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.91, 31.31 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.91, 31.31 and 14.50 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 31.31 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/31.31 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 31.31 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.00/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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