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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 29.99 and 14.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 29.99 and 14.00 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 29.99 = 14.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/29.99 = 14.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 29.99 × 14.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.75/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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