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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.09, 27.75 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.09, 27.75 and 19.26 is: 26.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.09 : 27.75 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.09/27.75 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.09x = 27.75 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.09x = 534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.23/20.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.60

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