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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 30.26 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 30.26 and 14.47 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 30.26 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/30.26 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 30.26 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.86/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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