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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 28.07 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 28.07 and 15.20 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 28.07 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/28.07 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 28.07 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.66/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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