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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.72, 31.12 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.72, 31.12 and 19.68 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.72 : 31.12 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.72/31.12 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.72x = 31.12 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.72x = 612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.44/20.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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