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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.16, 41.60 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.16, 41.60 and 20.46 is: 28.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.16 : 41.60 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.16/41.60 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.16x = 41.60 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.16x = 851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.14/30.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.23

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