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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.78, 31.08 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.78, 31.08 and 19.56 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.78 : 31.08 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.78/31.08 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.78x = 31.08 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.78x = 607.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.92/20.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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