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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.82, 28.70 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.82, 28.70 and 14.25 is: 19.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.82 : 28.70 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.82/28.70 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.82x = 28.70 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.82x = 408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.98/20.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.64

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