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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.21, 30.32 and 6.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.21, 30.32 and 6.69 is: 10.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.21 : 30.32 = 6.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.21/30.32 = 6.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.21x = 30.32 × 6.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.21x = 202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.86/20.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.04

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