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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 27.97 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 27.97 and 19.34 is: 26.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 27.97 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/27.97 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 27.97 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.75/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.68

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