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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.08 and 9.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.08 and 9.21 is: 13.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.08 = 9.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.08 = 9.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.08 × 9.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.01/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.81

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