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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.51, 30.77 and 8.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.51, 30.77 and 8.49 is: 12.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.51 : 30.77 = 8.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.51/30.77 = 8.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.51x = 30.77 × 8.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.51x = 261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.19/20.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.74

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