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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.32, 30.30 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.32, 30.30 and 18.92 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.32 : 30.30 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.32/30.30 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.32x = 30.30 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.32x = 573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.28/20.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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