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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 30.68 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 30.68 and 12.83 is: 19.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 30.68 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/30.68 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 30.68 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.71/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.20

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