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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 28.42 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 28.42 and 19.10 is: 26.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 28.42 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/28.42 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 28.42 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.85/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.30

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