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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.71, 28.62 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.71, 28.62 and 19.20 is: 26.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.71 : 28.62 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.71/28.62 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.71x = 28.62 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.71x = 549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.50/20.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.53

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