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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 29.92 and 19.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 29.92 and 19.88 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 29.92 = 19.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/29.92 = 19.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 29.92 × 19.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.81/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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