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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 30.17 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 30.17 and 19.08 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 30.17 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/30.17 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 30.17 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.69/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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