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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.69, 28.57 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.69, 28.57 and 12.51 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.69 : 28.57 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.69/28.57 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.69x = 28.57 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.69x = 357.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.41/20.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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