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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 20.96 and 10.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 20.96 and 10.02 is: 13.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 20.96 = 10.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/20.96 = 10.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 20.96 × 10.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.02/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.82

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