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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.43 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.43 and 14.83 is: 22.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.43 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.43 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.43 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.11/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.26

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