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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 41.44 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 41.44 and 20.83 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 41.44 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/41.44 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 41.44 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.20/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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