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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.01, 27.73 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.01, 27.73 and 19.09 is: 26.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.01 : 27.73 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.01/27.73 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.01x = 27.73 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.01x = 529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.37/20.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.46

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