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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.08 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.08 and 15.77 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.08 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.08 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.08 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.13/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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