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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.72, 31.04 and 19.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.72, 31.04 and 19.84 is: 29.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.72 : 31.04 = 19.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.72/31.04 = 19.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.72x = 31.04 × 19.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.72x = 615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.83/20.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.72

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