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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 28.45 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 28.45 and 19.51 is: 26.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 28.45 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/28.45 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 28.45 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.06/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.88

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