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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 29.91 and 19.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 29.91 and 19.61 is: 29.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 29.91 = 19.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/29.91 = 19.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 29.91 × 19.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.54/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.24

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