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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.46, 30.69 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.46, 30.69 and 19.32 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.46 : 30.69 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.46/30.69 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.46x = 30.69 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.46x = 592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.93/20.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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