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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 29.91 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 29.91 and 19.32 is: 28.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 29.91 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/29.91 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 29.91 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.86/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.75

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