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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 28.83 and 12.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 28.83 and 12.71 is: 17.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 28.83 = 12.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/28.83 = 12.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 28.83 × 12.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.29/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.53

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