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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.73, 31.28 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.73, 31.28 and 19.77 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.73 : 31.28 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.73/31.28 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.73x = 31.28 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.73x = 618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.31/20.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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