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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.26, 30.37 and 8.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.26, 30.37 and 8.68 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.26 : 30.37 = 8.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.26/30.37 = 8.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.26x = 30.37 × 8.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.26x = 263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.59/20.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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