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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.05, 27.64 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.05, 27.64 and 15.66 is: 21.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.05 : 27.64 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.05/27.64 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.05x = 27.64 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.05x = 432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.86/20.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.59

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