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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.55, 30.78 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.55, 30.78 and 19.68 is: 29.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.55 : 30.78 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.55/30.78 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.55x = 30.78 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.55x = 605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.75/20.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.48

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