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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.42, 28.01 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.42, 28.01 and 19.48 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.42 : 28.01 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.42/28.01 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.42x = 28.01 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.42x = 545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.47/20.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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