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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.20 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.20 and 14.76 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.20 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.20 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.20 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.75/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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