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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 44.96 and 20.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 44.96 and 20.41 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 44.96 = 20.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/44.96 = 20.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 44.96 × 20.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.63/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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