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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.26, 30.28 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.26, 30.28 and 14.51 is: 21.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.26 : 30.28 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.26/30.28 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.26x = 30.28 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.26x = 439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.29/20.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.69

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