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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.59, 28.22 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.59, 28.22 and 19.57 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.59 : 28.22 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.59/28.22 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.59x = 28.22 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.59x = 552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.27/20.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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