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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 30.51 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 30.51 and 14.97 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 30.51 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/30.51 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 30.51 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.73/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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