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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 30 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 30 and 19.11 is: 28.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 30 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/30 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 30 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.30/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.52

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