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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 31.37 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 31.37 and 14.06 is: 21.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 31.37 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/31.37 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 31.37 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.84/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.07

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