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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.34 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.34 and 14.90 is: 22.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.34 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.34 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.34 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.97/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.30

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