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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.99, 28.95 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.99, 28.95 and 14.87 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.99 : 28.95 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.99/28.95 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.99x = 28.95 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.99x = 430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.34/20.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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