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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.20, 20.32 and 14.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.20, 20.32 and 14.20 is: 20.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.20 : 20.32 = 14.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.20/20.32 = 14.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.20x = 20.32 × 14.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.20x = 288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.54/14.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.32

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