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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.52, 30.68 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.52, 30.68 and 14.50 is: 21.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.52 : 30.68 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.52/30.68 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.52x = 30.68 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.52x = 444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.86/20.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.68

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