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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 30.42 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 30.42 and 14.93 is: 22.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 30.42 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/30.42 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 30.42 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.17/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.41

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