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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 30.15 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 30.15 and 14.15 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 30.15 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/30.15 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 30.15 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.62/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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