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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.71, 28.53 and 15.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.71, 28.53 and 15.52 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.71 : 28.53 = 15.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.71/28.53 = 15.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.71x = 28.53 × 15.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.71x = 442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.64/20.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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