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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 28.28 and 14.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 28.28 and 14.35 is: 19.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 28.28 = 14.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/28.28 = 14.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 28.28 × 14.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.82/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.80

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