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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 27.99 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 27.99 and 15.45 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 27.99 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/27.99 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 27.99 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.45/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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