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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.18, 30.29 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.18, 30.29 and 14.18 is: 21.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.18 : 30.29 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.18/30.29 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.18x = 30.29 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.18x = 429.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.29/20.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.28

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