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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.29, 30.43 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.29, 30.43 and 10.14 is: 15.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.29 : 30.43 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.29/30.43 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.29x = 30.43 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.29x = 308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.53/20.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.21

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