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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.38, 30.49 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.38, 30.49 and 12.73 is: 19.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.38 : 30.49 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.38/30.49 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.38x = 30.49 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.38x = 388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.13/20.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.05

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