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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.32, 27.98 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.32, 27.98 and 14.49 is: 19.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.32 : 27.98 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.32/27.98 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.32x = 27.98 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.32x = 405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.43/20.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.95

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