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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 27.73 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 27.73 and 19.28 is: 26.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 27.73 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/27.73 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 27.73 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.63/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.65

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