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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.81, 28.71 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.81, 28.71 and 19.28 is: 26.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.81 : 28.71 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.81/28.71 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.81x = 28.71 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.81x = 553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.53/20.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.60

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