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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.45, 20.49 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.45, 20.49 and 15.45 is: 20.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.45 : 20.49 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.45/20.49 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.45x = 20.49 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.45x = 316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.57/15.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.49

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