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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 31.17 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 31.17 and 19.16 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 31.17 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/31.17 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 31.17 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.22/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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