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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 29.95 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 29.95 and 19.89 is: 29.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 29.95 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/29.95 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 29.95 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.66/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.68

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