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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.24, 30.28 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.24, 30.28 and 19.44 is: 29.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.24 : 30.28 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.24/30.28 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.24x = 30.28 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.24x = 588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.64/20.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.08

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