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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.77, 28.70 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.77, 28.70 and 19.66 is: 27.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.77 : 28.70 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.77/28.70 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.77x = 28.70 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.77x = 564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.24/20.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.17

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