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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 20.70 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 20.70 and 15.02 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 20.70 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/20.70 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 20.70 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.81/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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