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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.41, 28.18 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.41, 28.18 and 14.97 is: 20.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.41 : 28.18 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.41/28.18 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.41x = 28.18 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.41x = 421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.85/20.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.67

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