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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 30.40 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 30.40 and 6.56 is: 9.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 30.40 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/30.40 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 30.40 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.42/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.84

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