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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 28.58 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 28.58 and 19.80 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 28.58 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/28.58 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 28.58 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.79/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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