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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.05, 29.97 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.05, 29.97 and 19.04 is: 28.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.05 : 29.97 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.05/29.97 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.05x = 29.97 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.05x = 570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.48/20.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.46

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