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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 30.18 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 30.18 and 19.86 is: 29.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 30.18 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/30.18 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 30.18 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.37/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.58

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