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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.11, 30.13 and 14.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.11, 30.13 and 14.71 is: 22.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.11 : 30.13 = 14.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.11/30.13 = 14.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.11x = 30.13 × 14.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.11x = 443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.21/20.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.04

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