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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 29.88 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 29.88 and 19.04 is: 28.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 29.88 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/29.88 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 29.88 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.77/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.40

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