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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 30.33 and 8.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 30.33 and 8.04 is: 12.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 30.33 = 8.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/30.33 = 8.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 30.33 × 8.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.85/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.06

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