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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 28.17 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 28.17 and 19.59 is: 27.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 28.17 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/28.17 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 28.17 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.85/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.01

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