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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 28.53 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 28.53 and 20.57 is: 28.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 28.53 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/28.53 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 28.53 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.72/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.41

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