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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 30.30 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 30.30 and 12.60 is: 18.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 30.30 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/30.30 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 30.30 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.78/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.88

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