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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 30.19 and 9.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 30.19 and 9.99 is: 14.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 30.19 = 9.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/30.19 = 9.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 30.19 × 9.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.42/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.98

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