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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 44.96 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 44.96 and 20.94 is: 31.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 44.96 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/44.96 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 44.96 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.36/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.35

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