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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.01, 27.57 and 19.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.01, 27.57 and 19.65 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.01 : 27.57 = 19.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.01/27.57 = 19.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.01x = 27.57 × 19.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.01x = 541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.75/20.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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