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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 30.22 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 30.22 and 15.64 is: 23.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 30.22 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/30.22 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 30.22 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.64/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.49

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