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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.40, 30.53 and 15.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.40, 30.53 and 15.00 is: 22.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.40 : 30.53 = 15.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.40/30.53 = 15.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.40x = 30.53 × 15.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.40x = 457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.80/20.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.44

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