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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.27, 20.97 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.27, 20.97 and 15.13 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.27 : 20.97 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.27/20.97 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.27x = 20.97 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.27x = 317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.28/15.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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