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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 27.81 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 27.81 and 19.26 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 27.81 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/27.81 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 27.81 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.62/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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