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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.56, 30.43 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.56, 30.43 and 20.51 is: 30.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.56 : 30.43 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.56/30.43 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.56x = 30.43 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.56x = 624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.12/20.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.36

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