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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 27.92 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 27.92 and 15.03 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 27.92 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/27.92 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 27.92 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.55/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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