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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.18, 30.23 and 19.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.18, 30.23 and 19.07 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.18 : 30.23 = 19.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.18/30.23 = 19.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.18x = 30.23 × 19.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.18x = 576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.49/20.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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