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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 30.69 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 30.69 and 19.39 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 30.69 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/30.69 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 30.69 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.83/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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