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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.13, 27.81 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.13, 27.81 and 19.37 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.13 : 27.81 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.13/27.81 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.13x = 27.81 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.13x = 538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.54/20.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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