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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.53, 28.28 and 15.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.53, 28.28 and 15.94 is: 21.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.53 : 28.28 = 15.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.53/28.28 = 15.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.53x = 28.28 × 15.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.53x = 450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.64/20.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.96

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