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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 28.79 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 28.79 and 20.14 is: 27.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 28.79 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/28.79 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 28.79 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.83/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.74

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