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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 28.52 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 28.52 and 19.29 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 28.52 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/28.52 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 28.52 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.15/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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