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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 29.92 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 29.92 and 19.48 is: 29.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 29.92 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/29.92 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 29.92 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.84/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.03

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