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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.21, 27.89 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.21, 27.89 and 12.93 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.21 : 27.89 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.21/27.89 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.21x = 27.89 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.21x = 360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.62/20.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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