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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 28.20 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 28.20 and 13.98 is: 19.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 28.20 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/28.20 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 28.20 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.24/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.30

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