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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 30.80 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 30.80 and 20.18 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 30.80 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/30.80 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 30.80 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.67/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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