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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.42, 30.63 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.42, 30.63 and 9.44 is: 14.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.42 : 30.63 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.42/30.63 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.42x = 30.63 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.42x = 288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.99/20.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.16

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