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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 27.78 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 27.78 and 14.33 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 27.78 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/27.78 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 27.78 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.09/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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