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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 31.25 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 31.25 and 19.31 is: 28.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 31.25 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/31.25 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 31.25 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.18/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.83

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