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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 30.27 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 30.27 and 15.64 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 30.27 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/30.27 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 30.27 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.42/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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