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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 28.75 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 28.75 and 19.13 is: 26.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 28.75 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/28.75 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 28.75 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.99/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.28

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