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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.87, 31.13 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.87, 31.13 and 19.41 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.87 : 31.13 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.87/31.13 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.87x = 31.13 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.87x = 604.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.14/20.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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