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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.89, 28.84 and 15.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.89, 28.84 and 15.36 is: 21.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.89 : 28.84 = 15.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.89/28.84 = 15.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.89x = 28.84 × 15.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.89x = 442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.98/20.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.21

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