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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.34, 30.51 and 8.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.34, 30.51 and 8.92 is: 13.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.34 : 30.51 = 8.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.34/30.51 = 8.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.34x = 30.51 × 8.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.34x = 272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.15/20.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.38

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