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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.71, 28.57 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.71, 28.57 and 15.24 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.71 : 28.57 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.71/28.57 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.71x = 28.57 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.71x = 435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.41/20.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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