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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 31.40 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 31.40 and 19.49 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 31.40 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/31.40 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 31.40 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.93/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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