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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.52, 28.47 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.52, 28.47 and 19.80 is: 27.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.52 : 28.47 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.52/28.47 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.52x = 28.47 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.52x = 563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.71/20.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.47

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