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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 28.59 and 15.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 28.59 and 15.29 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 28.59 = 15.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/28.59 = 15.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 28.59 × 15.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.05/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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