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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.19, 30.25 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.19, 30.25 and 12.16 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.19 : 30.25 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.19/30.25 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.19x = 30.25 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.19x = 367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.73/20.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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