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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 28.12 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 28.12 and 15.24 is: 20.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 28.12 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/28.12 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 28.12 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.51/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.97

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