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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.35 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.35 and 15.60 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.35 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.35 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.35 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.06/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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