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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 28.74 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 28.74 and 12.64 is: 17.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 28.74 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/28.74 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 28.74 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.21/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.44

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