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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 30.74 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 30.74 and 14.50 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 30.74 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/30.74 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 30.74 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.73/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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