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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.51, 30.78 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.51, 30.78 and 19.56 is: 29.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.51 : 30.78 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.51/30.78 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.51x = 30.78 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.51x = 602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.06/20.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.36

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