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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 27.86 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 27.86 and 19.98 is: 27.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 27.86 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/27.86 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 27.86 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.54/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.44

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