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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.80, 28.64 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.80, 28.64 and 19.44 is: 26.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.80 : 28.64 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.80/28.64 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.80x = 28.64 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.80x = 556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.76/20.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.77

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