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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 41.61 and 20.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 41.61 and 20.92 is: 28.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 41.61 = 20.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/41.61 = 20.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 41.61 × 20.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.48/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.89

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