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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.51, 28.27 and 14.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.51, 28.27 and 14.67 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.51 : 28.27 = 14.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.51/28.27 = 14.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.51x = 28.27 × 14.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.51x = 414.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.79/20.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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