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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.18, 27.82 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.18, 27.82 and 15 is: 20.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.18 : 27.82 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.18/27.82 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.18x = 27.82 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.18x = 417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.30/20.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.68

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