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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.56, 30.99 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.56, 30.99 and 19.38 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.56 : 30.99 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.56/30.99 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.56x = 30.99 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.56x = 600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.59/20.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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