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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.88, 31.40 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.88, 31.40 and 19.47 is: 29.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.88 : 31.40 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.88/31.40 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.88x = 31.40 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.88x = 611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.26/20.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.27

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