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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.48, 28.27 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.48, 28.27 and 15.64 is: 21.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.48 : 28.27 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.48/28.27 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.48x = 28.27 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.48x = 442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.14/20.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.59

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