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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 30.20 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 30.20 and 19.74 is: 29.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 30.20 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/30.20 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 30.20 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.05/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.48

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