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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 28.34 and 19.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 28.34 and 19.65 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 28.34 = 19.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/28.34 = 19.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 28.34 × 19.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.88/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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