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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.42 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.42 and 20.16 is: 30.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.42 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.42 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.42 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 613.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.27/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.02

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