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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.73, 28.53 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.73, 28.53 and 19.32 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.73 : 28.53 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.73/28.53 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.73x = 28.53 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.73x = 551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.20/20.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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