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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.73, 31.11 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.73, 31.11 and 19.25 is: 28.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.73 : 31.11 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.73/31.11 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.73x = 31.11 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.73x = 598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.87/20.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.89

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