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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.77, 28.67 and 15.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.77, 28.67 and 15.33 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.77 : 28.67 = 15.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.77/28.67 = 15.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.77x = 28.67 × 15.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.77x = 439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.41/20.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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