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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.35, 41.85 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.35, 41.85 and 20.50 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.35 : 41.85 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.35/41.85 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.35x = 41.85 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.35x = 857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.82/30.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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