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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 30.78 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 30.78 and 19.47 is: 28.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 30.78 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/30.78 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 30.78 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.29/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.99

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