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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.58, 28.43 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.58, 28.43 and 19.83 is: 27.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.58 : 28.43 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.58/28.43 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.58x = 28.43 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.58x = 563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.77/20.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.39

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