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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.72, 28.53 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.72, 28.53 and 19.19 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.72 : 28.53 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.72/28.53 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.72x = 28.53 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.72x = 547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.56/20.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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