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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.01, 44.93 and 20.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.01, 44.93 and 20.90 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.01 : 44.93 = 20.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.01/44.93 = 20.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.01x = 44.93 × 20.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.01x = 939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.04/30.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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