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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.21, 30.26 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.21, 30.26 and 14.11 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.21 : 30.26 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.21/30.26 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.21x = 30.26 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.21x = 426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.93/20.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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