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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.56, 31.02 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.56, 31.02 and 19.56 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.56 : 31.02 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.56/31.02 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.56x = 31.02 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.56x = 606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.75/20.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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