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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 27.86 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 27.86 and 19.47 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 27.86 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/27.86 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 27.86 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.34/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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