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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 28.85 and 15.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 28.85 and 15.09 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 28.85 = 15.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/28.85 = 15.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 28.85 × 15.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.27/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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