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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.99, 28.89 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.99, 28.89 and 15.53 is: 21.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.99 : 28.89 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.99/28.89 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.99x = 28.89 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.99x = 448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.52/20.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.37

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