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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.41, 28.14 and 19.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.41, 28.14 and 19.42 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.41 : 28.14 = 19.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.41/28.14 = 19.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.41x = 28.14 × 19.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.41x = 546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.48/20.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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