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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.54, 27.98 and 20.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.54, 27.98 and 20.48 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.54 : 27.98 = 20.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.54/27.98 = 20.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.54x = 27.98 × 20.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.54x = 573.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.03/20.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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