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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.60, 30.70 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.60, 30.70 and 19.34 is: 28.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.60 : 30.70 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.60/30.70 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.60x = 30.70 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.60x = 593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.74/20.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.82

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