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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.52, 38.01 and 20.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.52, 38.01 and 20.62 is: 28.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.52 : 38.01 = 20.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.52/38.01 = 20.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.52x = 38.01 × 20.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.52x = 783.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.77/27.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.48

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