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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 31.09 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 31.09 and 19.41 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 31.09 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/31.09 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 31.09 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.46/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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