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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.56, 30.69 and 19.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.56, 30.69 and 19.84 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.56 : 30.69 = 19.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.56/30.69 = 19.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.56x = 30.69 × 19.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.56x = 608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.89/20.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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