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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 28.67 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 28.67 and 19.54 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 28.67 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/28.67 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 28.67 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560.21/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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