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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 28.27 and 15.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 28.27 and 15.90 is: 21.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 28.27 = 15.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/28.27 = 15.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 28.27 × 15.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.45/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.92

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