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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.38, 30.70 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.38, 30.70 and 19.96 is: 30.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.38 : 30.70 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.38/30.70 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.38x = 30.70 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.38x = 612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.77/20.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.07

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