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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.01, 30.12 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.01, 30.12 and 14.03 is: 21.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.01 : 30.12 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.01/30.12 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.01x = 30.12 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.01x = 422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.58/20.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.12

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