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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 29.04 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 29.04 and 19.62 is: 27.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 29.04 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/29.04 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 29.04 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.76/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.21

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