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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.60, 30.95 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.60, 30.95 and 20.14 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.60 : 30.95 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.60/30.95 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.60x = 30.95 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.60x = 623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.23/20.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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