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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.60, 28.38 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.60, 28.38 and 19.04 is: 26.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.60 : 28.38 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.60/28.38 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.60x = 28.38 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.60x = 540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.36/20.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.23

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