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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.71, 31.21 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.71, 31.21 and 19.59 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.71 : 31.21 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.71/31.21 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.71x = 31.21 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.71x = 611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.40/20.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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