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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 28.51 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 28.51 and 15.48 is: 21.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 28.51 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/28.51 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 28.51 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.30/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.34

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