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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20, 30 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20, 30 and 6.48 is: 9.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20 : 30 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20/30 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20x = 30 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20x = 194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.40/20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.72

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