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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.72, 31.02 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.72, 31.02 and 19.08 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.72 : 31.02 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.72/31.02 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.72x = 31.02 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.72x = 591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.86/20.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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