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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.02, 30.08 and 14.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.02, 30.08 and 14.02 is: 21.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.02 : 30.08 = 14.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.02/30.08 = 14.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.02x = 30.08 × 14.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.02x = 421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.72/20.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.07

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