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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 28.33 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 28.33 and 19.04 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 28.33 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/28.33 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 28.33 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.40/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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