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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 30.55 and 8.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 30.55 and 8.34 is: 12.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 30.55 = 8.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/30.55 = 8.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 30.55 × 8.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.91/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.52

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