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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 27.53 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 27.53 and 19.57 is: 26.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 27.53 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/27.53 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 27.53 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.76/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.83

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