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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.29, 30.58 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.29, 30.58 and 19.37 is: 29.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.29 : 30.58 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.29/30.58 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.29x = 30.58 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.29x = 592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.36/20.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.20

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