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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.33, 30.50 and 6.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.33, 30.50 and 6.80 is: 10.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.33 : 30.50 = 6.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.33/30.50 = 6.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.33x = 30.50 × 6.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.33x = 207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.49/20.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.21

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