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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.09, 30.14 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.09, 30.14 and 8.06 is: 12.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.09 : 30.14 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.09/30.14 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.09x = 30.14 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.09x = 242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.96/20.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.09

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