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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.42, 28.15 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.42, 28.15 and 13.94 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.42 : 28.15 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.42/28.15 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.42x = 28.15 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.42x = 392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.41/20.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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