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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.09 and 5.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.09 and 5.81 is: 8.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.09 = 5.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.09 = 5.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.09 × 5.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.92/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.72

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