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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.95, 31.44 and 14.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.95, 31.44 and 14.96 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.95 : 31.44 = 14.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.95/31.44 = 14.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.95x = 31.44 × 14.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.95x = 470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.34/20.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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