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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.72, 28.62 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.72, 28.62 and 15.19 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.72 : 28.62 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.72/28.62 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.72x = 28.62 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.72x = 434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.67/20.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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