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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.33, 30.53 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.33, 30.53 and 19.11 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.33 : 30.53 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.33/30.53 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.33x = 30.53 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.33x = 583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.48/20.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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