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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.40, 30.63 and 20.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.40, 30.63 and 20.30 is: 30.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.40 : 30.63 = 20.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.40/30.63 = 20.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.40x = 30.63 × 20.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.40x = 621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.90/20.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.48

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