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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 31.26 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 31.26 and 19.74 is: 29.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 31.26 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/31.26 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 31.26 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.07/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.41

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