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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.26 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.26 and 20.06 is: 30.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.26 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.26 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.26 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.02/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.26

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