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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 30.59 and 8.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 30.59 and 8.36 is: 12.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 30.59 = 8.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/30.59 = 8.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 30.59 × 8.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.73/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.54

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