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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 31.02 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 31.02 and 19.40 is: 29.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 31.02 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/31.02 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 31.02 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.69/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.11

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