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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.26, 30.38 and 19.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.26, 30.38 and 19.07 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.26 : 30.38 = 19.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.26/30.38 = 19.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.26x = 30.38 × 19.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.26x = 579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.21/20.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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