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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 27.85 and 19.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 27.85 and 19.85 is: 27.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 27.85 = 19.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/27.85 = 19.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 27.85 × 19.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.83/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.51

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