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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 30.30 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 30.30 and 19.80 is: 29.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 30.30 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/30.30 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 30.30 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.94/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.85

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