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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.32, 30.52 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.32, 30.52 and 14.34 is: 21.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.32 : 30.52 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.32/30.52 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.32x = 30.52 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.32x = 437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.66/20.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.54

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