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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.89, 28.95 and 20.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.89, 28.95 and 20.53 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.89 : 28.95 = 20.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.89/28.95 = 20.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.89x = 28.95 × 20.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.89x = 594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.34/20.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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