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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.82, 28.68 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.82, 28.68 and 19.74 is: 27.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.82 : 28.68 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.82/28.68 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.82x = 28.68 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.82x = 566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.14/20.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.19

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