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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 31.19 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 31.19 and 19.80 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 31.19 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/31.19 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 31.19 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 617.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.46/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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