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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 27.72 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 27.72 and 15.18 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 27.72 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/27.72 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 27.72 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.79/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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