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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.24, 30.16 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.24, 30.16 and 19.04 is: 28.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.24 : 30.16 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.24/30.16 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.24x = 30.16 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.24x = 574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.25/20.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.37

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