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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 27.92 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 27.92 and 19.02 is: 26.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 27.92 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/27.92 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 27.92 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.04/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.26

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