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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.54, 28.37 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.54, 28.37 and 19.82 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.54 : 28.37 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.54/28.37 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.54x = 28.37 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.54x = 562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.29/20.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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