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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 28.65 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 28.65 and 19.32 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 28.65 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/28.65 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 28.65 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.52/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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