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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 30.22 and 9.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 30.22 and 9.46 is: 14.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 30.22 = 9.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/30.22 = 9.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 30.22 × 9.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.88/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.19

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