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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 28.90 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 28.90 and 19.12 is: 26.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 28.90 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/28.90 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 28.90 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.57/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.39

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