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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.04, 30.06 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.04, 30.06 and 14.04 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.04 : 30.06 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.04/30.06 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.04x = 30.06 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.04x = 422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.04/20.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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