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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 30.15 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 30.15 and 19.95 is: 29.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 30.15 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/30.15 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 30.15 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.49/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.75

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