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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.59 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.59 and 14.01 is: 20.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.59 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.59 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.59 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.50/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.97

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