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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.19, 30.33 and 15.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.19, 30.33 and 15.72 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.19 : 30.33 = 15.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.19/30.33 = 15.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.19x = 30.33 × 15.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.19x = 476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.67/20.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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