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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.26, 30.32 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.26, 30.32 and 19.97 is: 29.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.26 : 30.32 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.26/30.32 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.26x = 30.32 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.26x = 605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.49/20.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.89

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