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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.24, 27.95 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.24, 27.95 and 15.63 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.24 : 27.95 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.24/27.95 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.24x = 27.95 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.24x = 436.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.64/20.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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