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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.34, 27.99 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.34, 27.99 and 19.89 is: 27.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.34 : 27.99 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.34/27.99 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.34x = 27.99 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.34x = 556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.72/20.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.37

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