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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 30.19 and 8.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 30.19 and 8.72 is: 13.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 30.19 = 8.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/30.19 = 8.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 30.19 × 8.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.26/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.07

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