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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.60, 28.59 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.60, 28.59 and 19.16 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.60 : 28.59 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.60/28.59 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.60x = 28.59 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.60x = 547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.78/20.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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