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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.63, 28.49 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.63, 28.49 and 19.35 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.63 : 28.49 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.63/28.49 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.63x = 28.49 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.63x = 551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.18/20.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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