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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.52, 28.25 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.52, 28.25 and 15.66 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.52 : 28.25 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.52/28.25 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.52x = 28.25 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.52x = 442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.40/20.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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