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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.80, 28.68 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.80, 28.68 and 19.28 is: 26.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.80 : 28.68 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.80/28.68 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.80x = 28.68 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.80x = 552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.95/20.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.58

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