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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 30.93 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 30.93 and 19.31 is: 28.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 30.93 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/30.93 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 30.93 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.26/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.92

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