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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.29, 27.80 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.29, 27.80 and 20.06 is: 27.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.29 : 27.80 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.29/27.80 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.29x = 27.80 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.29x = 557.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.64/20.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.49

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