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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.78, 31.22 and 12.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.78, 31.22 and 12.77 is: 19.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.78 : 31.22 = 12.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.78/31.22 = 12.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.78x = 31.22 × 12.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.78x = 398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.68/20.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.19

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