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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 41.63 and 20.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 41.63 and 20.47 is: 28.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 41.63 = 20.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/41.63 = 20.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 41.63 × 20.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852.22/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.25

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