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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.30, 28.04 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.30, 28.04 and 14.48 is: 20.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.30 : 28.04 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.30/28.04 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.30x = 28.04 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.30x = 406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.02/20.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.00

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