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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.11, 27.91 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.11, 27.91 and 19.63 is: 27.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.11 : 27.91 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.11/27.91 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.11x = 27.91 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.11x = 547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.87/20.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.24

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