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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.20, 30.08 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.20, 30.08 and 19.32 is: 28.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.20 : 30.08 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.20/30.08 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.20x = 30.08 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.20x = 581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.15/20.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.77

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