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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 27.75 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 27.75 and 15.27 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 27.75 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/27.75 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 27.75 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.74/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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