1. **State the problem:** A dirt bike requires 15 liters of gas mixed with 4 liters of oil. We need to find how much oil is needed if 20 liters of gas are used.
2. **Set up the ratio:** The ratio of gas to oil is $15:4$.
3. **Write the proportion:** Let $x$ be the amount of oil needed for 20 liters of gas. Then:
$$\frac{15}{4} = \frac{20}{x}$$
4. **Cross multiply:**
$$15 \times x = 4 \times 20$$
$$15x = 80$$
5. **Solve for $x$:**
$$x = \frac{80}{15}$$
6. **Simplify the fraction:**
$$x = \frac{\cancel{80}}{\cancel{15}} = \frac{16}{3} \approx 5.33$$
7. **Interpret the result:** You will need approximately 5.33 liters of oil for 20 liters of gas.
**Final answer:**
$$\boxed{\frac{16}{3} \text{ liters of oil} \approx 5.33 \text{ liters}}$$
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