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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.86, 28.76 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.86, 28.76 and 19.98 is: 27.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.86 : 28.76 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.86/28.76 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.86x = 28.76 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.86x = 574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.52/20.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.55

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