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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.48, 30.54 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.48, 30.54 and 19.36 is: 28.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.48 : 30.54 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.48/30.54 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.48x = 30.54 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.48x = 591.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.25/20.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.87

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