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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 28.30 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 28.30 and 19.92 is: 27.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 28.30 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/28.30 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 28.30 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.74/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.31

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