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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 27.74 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 27.74 and 19.54 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 27.74 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/27.74 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 27.74 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.04/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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