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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 31.29 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 31.29 and 19.77 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 31.29 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/31.29 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 31.29 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.60/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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