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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 30.39 and 8.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 30.39 and 8.85 is: 13.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 30.39 = 8.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/30.39 = 8.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 30.39 × 8.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.95/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.27

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