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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.17, 30.22 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.17, 30.22 and 14.17 is: 21.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.17 : 30.22 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.17/30.22 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.17x = 30.22 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.17x = 428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.15/20.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.23

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