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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.02, 27.61 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.02, 27.61 and 13.86 is: 19.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.02 : 27.61 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.02/27.61 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.02x = 27.61 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.02x = 382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.67/20.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.11

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