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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.44, 30.80 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.44, 30.80 and 20.24 is: 30.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.44 : 30.80 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.44/30.80 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.44x = 30.80 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.44x = 623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.39/20.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.50

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