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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 27.74 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 27.74 and 19.25 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 27.74 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/27.74 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 27.74 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.76/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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