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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.05, 27.48 and 19.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.05, 27.48 and 19.73 is: 27.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.05 : 27.48 = 19.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.05/27.48 = 19.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.05x = 27.48 × 19.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.05x = 542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.18/20.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.05

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