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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.15, 27.78 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.15, 27.78 and 15.53 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.15 : 27.78 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.15/27.78 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.15x = 27.78 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.15x = 431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.28/20.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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