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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 28.90 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 28.90 and 19.51 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 28.90 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/28.90 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 28.90 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.84/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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