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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 30.65 and 20.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 30.65 and 20.39 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 30.65 = 20.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/30.65 = 20.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 30.65 × 20.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.70/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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