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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.82, 30.84 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.82, 30.84 and 20.58 is: 30.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.82 : 30.84 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.82/30.84 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.82x = 30.84 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.82x = 634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.69/20.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.48

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