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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 30.04 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 30.04 and 19.20 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 30.04 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/30.04 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 30.04 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.77/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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