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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.20, 28.03 and 19.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.20, 28.03 and 19.30 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.20 : 28.03 = 19.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.20/28.03 = 19.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.20x = 28.03 × 19.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.20x = 540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.98/20.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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