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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 27.72 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 27.72 and 15.26 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 27.72 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/27.72 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 27.72 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.87/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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