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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.38, 28.09 and 15.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.38, 28.09 and 15.22 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.38 : 28.09 = 15.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.38/28.09 = 15.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.38x = 28.09 × 15.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.38x = 427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.53/20.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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