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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.20, 30.30 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.20, 30.30 and 15.12 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.20 : 30.30 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.20/30.30 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.20x = 30.30 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.20x = 458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.14/20.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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