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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 30.42 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 30.42 and 12.32 is: 18.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 30.42 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/30.42 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 30.42 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.77/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.48

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