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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.86, 28.77 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.86, 28.77 and 14.64 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.86 : 28.77 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.86/28.77 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.86x = 28.77 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.86x = 421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.11/20.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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