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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 27.83 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 27.83 and 19.74 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 27.83 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/27.83 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 27.83 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.27/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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