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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 30.94 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 30.94 and 20.44 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 30.94 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/30.94 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 30.94 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.41/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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