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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 28.03 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 28.03 and 19.76 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 28.03 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/28.03 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 28.03 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.87/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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