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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 29.94 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 29.94 and 19.55 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 29.94 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/29.94 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 29.94 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.33/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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