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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 31 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 31 and 19.04 is: 28.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 31 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/31 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 31 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.24/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.60

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