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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 30.14 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 30.14 and 12.54 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 30.14 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/30.14 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 30.14 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.96/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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