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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 30.31 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 30.31 and 19.12 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 30.31 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/30.31 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 30.31 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.53/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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