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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.99, 31.37 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.99, 31.37 and 15.93 is: 23.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.99 : 31.37 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.99/31.37 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.99x = 31.37 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.99x = 499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.72/20.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.81

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