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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 27.94 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 27.94 and 20.14 is: 27.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 27.94 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/27.94 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 27.94 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.59/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.62

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