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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.56, 28.15 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.56, 28.15 and 19.51 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.56 : 28.15 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.56/28.15 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.56x = 28.15 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.56x = 549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.21/20.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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