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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.38 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.38 and 19.37 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.38 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.38 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.38 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.44/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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