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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.17, 30.08 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.17, 30.08 and 19.05 is: 28.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.17 : 30.08 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.17/30.08 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.17x = 30.08 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.17x = 573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.02/20.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.41

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