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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 30.20 and 19.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 30.20 and 19.30 is: 28.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 30.20 = 19.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/30.20 = 19.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 30.20 × 19.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.86/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.81

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