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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.79, 28.50 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.79, 28.50 and 19.56 is: 26.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.79 : 28.50 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.79/28.50 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.79x = 28.50 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.79x = 557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.46/20.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.81

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