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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 30.13 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 30.13 and 19.48 is: 29.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 30.13 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/30.13 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 30.13 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 586.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.93/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.14

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