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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.02, 27.50 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.02, 27.50 and 19.90 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.02 : 27.50 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.02/27.50 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.02x = 27.50 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.02x = 547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.25/20.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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