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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.77, 29.52 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.77, 29.52 and 14.01 is: 20.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.77 : 29.52 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.77/29.52 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.77x = 29.52 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.77x = 413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.58/19.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.92

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