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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 28.91 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 28.91 and 19.58 is: 26.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 28.91 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/28.91 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 28.91 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.96/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.99

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