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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 28.19 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 28.19 and 14.97 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 28.19 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/28.19 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 28.19 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.93/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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