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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 30.75 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 30.75 and 19.78 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 30.75 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/30.75 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 30.75 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.08/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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