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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.48, 30.55 and 20.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.48, 30.55 and 20.09 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.48 : 30.55 = 20.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.48/30.55 = 20.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.48x = 30.55 × 20.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.48x = 613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.75/20.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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