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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.47, 30.52 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.47, 30.52 and 19.47 is: 29.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.47 : 30.52 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.47/30.52 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.47x = 30.52 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.47x = 594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.22/20.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.03

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