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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.02, 37.24 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.02, 37.24 and 20.46 is: 28.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.02 : 37.24 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.02/37.24 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.02x = 37.24 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.02x = 761.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.88/27.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.19

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