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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 27.78 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 27.78 and 15.49 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 27.78 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/27.78 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 27.78 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.23/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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