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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.36, 45.44 and 20.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.36, 45.44 and 20.21 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.36 : 45.44 = 20.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.36/45.44 = 20.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.36x = 45.44 × 20.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.36x = 918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.34/30.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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