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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 29.99 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 29.99 and 19.53 is: 29.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 29.99 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/29.99 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 29.99 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.61/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.13

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