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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.85, 28.73 and 19.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.85, 28.73 and 19.99 is: 27.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.85 : 28.73 = 19.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.85/28.73 = 19.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.85x = 28.73 × 19.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.85x = 574.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.31/20.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.54

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