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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.70, 28.56 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.70, 28.56 and 15.84 is: 21.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.70 : 28.56 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.70/28.56 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.70x = 28.56 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.70x = 452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.39/20.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.85

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