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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 30.51 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 30.51 and 19.96 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 30.51 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/30.51 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 30.51 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.98/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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