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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.01, 27.59 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.01, 27.59 and 13.87 is: 19.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.01 : 27.59 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.01/27.59 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.01x = 27.59 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.01x = 382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.64/20.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.12

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