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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 27.63 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 27.63 and 19.44 is: 26.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 27.63 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/27.63 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 27.63 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.13/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.76

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