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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 30.38 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 30.38 and 19.97 is: 29.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 30.38 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/30.38 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 30.38 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.66/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.99

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