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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.95, 27.57 and 15.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.95, 27.57 and 15.09 is: 20.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.95 : 27.57 = 15.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.95/27.57 = 15.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.95x = 27.57 × 15.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.95x = 416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.03/19.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.85

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