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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.32, 28.02 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.32, 28.02 and 15.46 is: 21.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.32 : 28.02 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.32/28.02 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.32x = 28.02 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.32x = 433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.19/20.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.32

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