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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 28.94 and 14.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 28.94 and 14.84 is: 20.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 28.94 = 14.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/28.94 = 14.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 28.94 × 14.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.47/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.47

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