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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.47, 28.23 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.47, 28.23 and 15 is: 20.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.47 : 28.23 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.47/28.23 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.47x = 28.23 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.47x = 423.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.45/20.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.69

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