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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.25, 30.25 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.25, 30.25 and 19.54 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.25 : 30.25 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.25/30.25 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.25x = 30.25 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.25x = 591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.10/20.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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