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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.62, 30.94 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.62, 30.94 and 19.14 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.62 : 30.94 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.62/30.94 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.62x = 30.94 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.62x = 592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.19/20.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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