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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 28.50 and 14.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 28.50 and 14.20 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 28.50 = 14.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/28.50 = 14.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 28.50 × 14.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.70/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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