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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 28.03 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 28.03 and 14.16 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 28.03 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/28.03 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 28.03 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.02/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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