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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.49, 30.48 and 20.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.49, 30.48 and 20.27 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.49 : 30.48 = 20.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.49/30.48 = 20.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.49x = 30.48 × 20.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.49x = 617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.68/20.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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