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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.15, 30.23 and 11.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.15, 30.23 and 11.14 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.15 : 30.23 = 11.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.15/30.23 = 11.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.15x = 30.23 × 11.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.15x = 336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.76/20.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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