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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 38.04 and 20.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 38.04 and 20.30 is: 28.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 38.04 = 20.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/38.04 = 20.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 38.04 × 20.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.21/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.00

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