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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 30.53 and 19.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 30.53 and 19.73 is: 29.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 30.53 = 19.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/30.53 = 19.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 30.53 × 19.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.36/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.72

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