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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.22 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.22 and 19.45 is: 29.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.22 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.22 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.22 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.78/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.30

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