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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.86, 31.28 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.86, 31.28 and 19.50 is: 29.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.86 : 31.28 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.86/31.28 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.86x = 31.28 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.86x = 609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.96/20.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.24

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