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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.04, 27.62 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.04, 27.62 and 15.96 is: 22.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.04 : 27.62 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.04/27.62 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.04x = 27.62 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.04x = 440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.82/20.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.00

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