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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 31.44 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 31.44 and 19.66 is: 29.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 31.44 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/31.44 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 31.44 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.11/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.66

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