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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 28.95 and 12.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 28.95 and 12.79 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 28.95 = 12.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/28.95 = 12.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 28.95 × 12.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.33/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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