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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.73, 28.60 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.73, 28.60 and 11.52 is: 15.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.73 : 28.60 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.73/28.60 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.73x = 28.60 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.73x = 329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.47/20.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.89

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