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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 30.92 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 30.92 and 15.25 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 30.92 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/30.92 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 30.92 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 471.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.53/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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