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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 30.53 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 30.53 and 14.65 is: 21.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 30.53 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/30.53 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 30.53 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.22/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.96

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