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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 28.60 and 14.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 28.60 and 14.20 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 28.60 = 14.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/28.60 = 14.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 28.60 × 14.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.17/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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