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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 27.93 and 15.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 27.93 and 15.35 is: 21.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 27.93 = 15.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/27.93 = 15.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 27.93 × 15.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.56/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.15

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