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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 28.20 and 20.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 28.20 and 20.03 is: 27.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 28.20 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/28.20 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 28.20 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 564.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.85/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.62

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