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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 30.30 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 30.30 and 19.82 is: 29.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 30.30 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/30.30 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 30.30 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.55/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.91

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