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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.21, 30.30 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.21, 30.30 and 8.79 is: 13.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.21 : 30.30 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.21/30.30 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.21x = 30.30 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.21x = 266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.34/20.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.18

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