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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.51, 30.77 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.51, 30.77 and 10.37 is: 15.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.51 : 30.77 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.51/30.77 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.51x = 30.77 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.51x = 318.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.88/20.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.55

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