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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.35, 30.50 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.35, 30.50 and 12.73 is: 19.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.35 : 30.50 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.35/30.50 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.35x = 30.50 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.35x = 388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.24/20.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.08

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