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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.44, 28.18 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.44, 28.18 and 15.58 is: 21.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.44 : 28.18 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.44/28.18 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.44x = 28.18 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.44x = 439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.04/20.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.48

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