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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.49, 30.89 and 20.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.49, 30.89 and 20.49 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.49 : 30.89 = 20.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.49/30.89 = 20.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.49x = 30.89 × 20.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.49x = 632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.94/20.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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