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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.20, 28.06 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.20, 28.06 and 19.45 is: 27.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.20 : 28.06 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.20/28.06 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.20x = 28.06 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.20x = 545.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.77/20.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.02

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