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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.44, 30.65 and 8.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.44, 30.65 and 8.41 is: 12.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.44 : 30.65 = 8.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.44/30.65 = 8.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.44x = 30.65 × 8.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.44x = 257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.67/20.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.61

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