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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.25, 41.75 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.25, 41.75 and 20.55 is: 28.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.25 : 41.75 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.25/41.75 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.25x = 41.75 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.25x = 857.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.96/30.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.36

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