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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.69, 28.56 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.69, 28.56 and 19.83 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.69 : 28.56 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.69/28.56 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.69x = 28.56 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.69x = 566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.34/20.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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