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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.80, 28.84 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.80, 28.84 and 19.95 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.80 : 28.84 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.80/28.84 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.80x = 28.84 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.80x = 575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.36/20.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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