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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.48, 28.22 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.48, 28.22 and 19.64 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.48 : 28.22 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.48/28.22 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.48x = 28.22 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.48x = 554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.21/20.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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