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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 30.36 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 30.36 and 14.55 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 30.36 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/30.36 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 30.36 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.74/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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