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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 28.54 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 28.54 and 20.06 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 28.54 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/28.54 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 28.54 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.41/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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