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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.25, 27.92 and 14.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.25, 27.92 and 14.41 is: 19.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.25 : 27.92 = 14.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.25/27.92 = 14.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.25x = 27.92 × 14.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.25x = 402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.33/20.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.87

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