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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 30.60 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 30.60 and 19.46 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 30.60 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/30.60 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 30.60 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.55/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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