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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.89, 28.66 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.89, 28.66 and 19.06 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.89 : 28.66 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.89/28.66 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.89x = 28.66 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.89x = 546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.12/20.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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