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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.63, 30.95 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.63, 30.95 and 6.38 is: 9.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.63 : 30.95 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.63/30.95 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.63x = 30.95 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.63x = 197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.27/20.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.56

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