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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 41.46 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 41.46 and 20.35 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 41.46 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/41.46 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 41.46 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.71/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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