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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.49, 37.89 and 20.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.49, 37.89 and 20.93 is: 28.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.49 : 37.89 = 20.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.49/37.89 = 20.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.49x = 37.89 × 20.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.49x = 792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.91/27.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.84

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