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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 30.08 and 14.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 30.08 and 14.95 is: 22.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 30.08 = 14.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/30.08 = 14.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 30.08 × 14.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.69/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.37

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