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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 28.88 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 28.88 and 19.46 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 28.88 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/28.88 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 28.88 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.00/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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