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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.99, 31.37 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.99, 31.37 and 19.37 is: 28.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.99 : 31.37 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.99/31.37 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.99x = 31.37 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.99x = 607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.38/20.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.94

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