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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.26 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.26 and 19.05 is: 28.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.26 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.26 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.26 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 595.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.50/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.44

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