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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 28.92 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 28.92 and 14.48 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 28.92 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/28.92 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 28.92 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.76/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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