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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.95, 31.41 and 15.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.95, 31.41 and 15.85 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.95 : 31.41 = 15.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.95/31.41 = 15.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.95x = 31.41 × 15.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.95x = 497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.85/20.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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