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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.80, 28.69 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.80, 28.69 and 14.65 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.80 : 28.69 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.80/28.69 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.80x = 28.69 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.80x = 420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.31/20.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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