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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 28.88 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 28.88 and 14.83 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 28.88 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/28.88 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 28.88 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.42/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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