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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.15, 30.24 and 10.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.15, 30.24 and 10.01 is: 15.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.15 : 30.24 = 10.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.15/30.24 = 10.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.15x = 30.24 × 10.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.15x = 302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.55/20.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.01

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