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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 30.04 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 30.04 and 19.31 is: 28.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 30.04 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/30.04 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 30.04 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 579.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.87/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.83

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