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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 30.73 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 30.73 and 19.72 is: 29.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 30.73 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/30.73 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 30.73 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.00/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.76

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