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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.91, 28.81 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.91, 28.81 and 19.27 is: 26.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 28.81 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/28.81 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 28.81 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.23/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.56

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