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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.57 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.57 and 20.08 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.57 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.57 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.57 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.69/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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