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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 27.81 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 27.81 and 19.40 is: 26.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 27.81 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/27.81 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 27.81 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 539.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.37/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.56

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