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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.74, 28.51 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.74, 28.51 and 19.26 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.74 : 28.51 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.74/28.51 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.74x = 28.51 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.74x = 549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.10/20.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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