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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 27.60 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 27.60 and 15.92 is: 21.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 27.60 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/27.60 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 27.60 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.39/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.90

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