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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.21, 30.27 and 10.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.21, 30.27 and 10.05 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.21 : 30.27 = 10.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.21/30.27 = 10.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.21x = 30.27 × 10.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.21x = 304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.21/20.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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