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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 38.06 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 38.06 and 20.32 is: 28.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 38.06 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/38.06 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 38.06 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.28/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.02

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