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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.49, 30.74 and 8.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.49, 30.74 and 8.46 is: 12.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.49 : 30.74 = 8.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.49/30.74 = 8.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.49x = 30.74 × 8.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.49x = 260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.02/20.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.69

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