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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.94, 38.58 and 20.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.94, 38.58 and 20.66 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.94 : 38.58 = 20.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.94/38.58 = 20.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.94x = 38.58 × 20.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.94x = 797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.06/27.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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