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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.53, 28.28 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.53, 28.28 and 15.06 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.53 : 28.28 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.53/28.28 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.53x = 28.28 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.53x = 425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.90/20.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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