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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 31.36 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 31.36 and 15.86 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 31.36 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/31.36 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 31.36 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.29/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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