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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.04, 27.50 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.04, 27.50 and 19.96 is: 27.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.04 : 27.50 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.04/27.50 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.04x = 27.50 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.04x = 548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.90/20.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.39

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