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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.24, 30.35 and 8.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.24, 30.35 and 8.21 is: 12.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.24 : 30.35 = 8.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.24/30.35 = 8.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.24x = 30.35 × 8.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.24x = 248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.98/20.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.30

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