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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 30.73 and 15.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 30.73 and 15.36 is: 23.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 30.73 = 15.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/30.73 = 15.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 30.73 × 15.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.15/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.09

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