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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.60, 30.84 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.60, 30.84 and 20.32 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.60 : 30.84 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.60/30.84 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.60x = 30.84 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.60x = 626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.67/20.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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