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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 30.99 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 30.99 and 20.43 is: 30.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 30.99 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/30.99 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 30.99 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.06/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.39

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