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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.02, 27.65 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.02, 27.65 and 15.43 is: 21.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.02 : 27.65 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.02/27.65 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.02x = 27.65 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.02x = 426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.64/20.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.31

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