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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 31.21 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 31.21 and 19.62 is: 29.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 31.21 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/31.21 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 31.21 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.34/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.40

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