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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 30.33 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 30.33 and 19.80 is: 29.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 30.33 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/30.33 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 30.33 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.53/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.92

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