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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.05, 27.50 and 20.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.05, 27.50 and 20.05 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.05 : 27.50 = 20.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.05/27.50 = 20.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.05x = 27.50 × 20.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.05x = 551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.38/20.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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