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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.46, 30.83 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.46, 30.83 and 19.58 is: 29.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.46 : 30.83 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.46/30.83 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.46x = 30.83 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.46x = 603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.65/20.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.50

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