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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 30.05 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 30.05 and 14.94 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 30.05 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/30.05 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 30.05 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 448.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.87/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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