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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 20.76 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 20.76 and 15.20 is: 20.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 20.76 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/20.76 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 20.76 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.55/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.68

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