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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.41, 28.13 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.41, 28.13 and 15.80 is: 21.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.41 : 28.13 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.41/28.13 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.41x = 28.13 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.41x = 444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.23/20.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.77

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