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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.24, 30.41 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.24, 30.41 and 12.14 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.24 : 30.41 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.24/30.41 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.24x = 30.41 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.24x = 368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.96/20.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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