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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 30.59 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 30.59 and 14.37 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 30.59 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/30.59 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 30.59 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.61/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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