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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.24, 27.92 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.24, 27.92 and 15.08 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.24 : 27.92 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.24/27.92 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.24x = 27.92 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.24x = 421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.03/20.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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