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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 27.78 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 27.78 and 13.99 is: 19.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 27.78 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/27.78 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 27.78 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.64/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.30

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