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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 41.51 and 20.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 41.51 and 20.41 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 41.51 = 20.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/41.51 = 20.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 41.51 × 20.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847.17/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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