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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.46, 28.05 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.46, 28.05 and 20.01 is: 27.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.46 : 28.05 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.46/28.05 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.46x = 28.05 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.46x = 561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.28/20.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.43

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