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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 30.48 and 20.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 30.48 and 20.05 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 30.48 = 20.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/30.48 = 20.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 30.48 × 20.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.12/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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