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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 30.20 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 30.20 and 16.12 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 30.20 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/30.20 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 30.20 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 486.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.82/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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