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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 28.02 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 28.02 and 19.92 is: 27.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 28.02 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/28.02 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 28.02 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.16/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.69

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