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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.38, 30.61 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.38, 30.61 and 19.48 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.38 : 30.61 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.38/30.61 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.38x = 30.61 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.38x = 596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.27/20.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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