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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 30.54 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 30.54 and 8.33 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 30.54 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/30.54 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 30.54 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.40/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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