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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 30.96 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 30.96 and 20.08 is: 30.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 30.96 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/30.96 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 30.96 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.60/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.16

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