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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.52, 28.26 and 19.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.52, 28.26 and 19.24 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.52 : 28.26 = 19.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.52/28.26 = 19.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.52x = 28.26 × 19.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.52x = 543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.72/20.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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