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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 27.93 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 27.93 and 14.09 is: 19.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 27.93 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/27.93 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 27.93 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 393.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.53/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.45

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