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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.32, 30.36 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.32, 30.36 and 15.20 is: 22.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.32 : 30.36 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.32/30.36 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.32x = 30.36 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.32x = 461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.47/20.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.71

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