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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.32, 41.82 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.32, 41.82 and 20.64 is: 28.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.32 : 41.82 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.32/41.82 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.32x = 41.82 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.32x = 863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.16/30.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.47

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