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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 38.01 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 38.01 and 20.64 is: 28.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 38.01 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/38.01 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 38.01 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.53/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.50

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