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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.51, 28.36 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.51, 28.36 and 19.37 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.51 : 28.36 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.51/28.36 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.51x = 28.36 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.51x = 549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.33/20.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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