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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.65 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.65 and 12.30 is: 18.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.65 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.65 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.65 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.82/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.44

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