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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.55, 30.80 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.55, 30.80 and 15.18 is: 22.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.55 : 30.80 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.55/30.80 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.55x = 30.80 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.55x = 467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.47/20.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.75

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