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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 27.76 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 27.76 and 19.46 is: 26.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 27.76 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/27.76 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 27.76 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.21/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.65

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