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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.44, 30.48 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.44, 30.48 and 19.15 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.44 : 30.48 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.44/30.48 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.44x = 30.48 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.44x = 583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.60/20.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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