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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.79, 31.14 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.79, 31.14 and 19.35 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.79 : 31.14 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.79/31.14 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.79x = 31.14 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.79x = 602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.56/20.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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