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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.82, 28.72 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.82, 28.72 and 19.82 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.82 : 28.72 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.82/28.72 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.82x = 28.72 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.82x = 569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.23/20.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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