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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.72, 28.56 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.72, 28.56 and 19.08 is: 26.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.72 : 28.56 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.72/28.56 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.72x = 28.56 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.72x = 544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.96/20.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.30

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