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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.25, 27.96 and 15.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.25, 27.96 and 15.39 is: 21.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.25 : 27.96 = 15.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.25/27.96 = 15.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.25x = 27.96 × 15.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.25x = 430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.30/20.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.25

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