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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.76, 38.32 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.76, 38.32 and 20.54 is: 28.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.76 : 38.32 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.76/38.32 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.76x = 38.32 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.76x = 787.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.09/27.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.35

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