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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.60, 30.81 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.60, 30.81 and 14.17 is: 21.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.60 : 30.81 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.60/30.81 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.60x = 30.81 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.60x = 436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.58/20.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.19

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