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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.25, 30.40 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.25, 30.40 and 14.47 is: 21.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.25 : 30.40 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.25/30.40 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.25x = 30.40 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.25x = 439.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.89/20.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.73

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