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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.56, 28.40 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.56, 28.40 and 14.12 is: 19.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.56 : 28.40 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.56/28.40 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.56x = 28.40 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.56x = 401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.01/20.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.50

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