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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.33, 30.48 and 12.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.33, 30.48 and 12.33 is: 18.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.33 : 30.48 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.33/30.48 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.33x = 30.48 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.33x = 375.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.77/20.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.48

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