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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 28.72 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 28.72 and 19.72 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 28.72 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/28.72 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 28.72 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.36/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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