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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 30.96 and 20.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 30.96 and 20.28 is: 30.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 30.96 = 20.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/30.96 = 20.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 30.96 × 20.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 627.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.87/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.24

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