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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.39, 41.87 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.39, 41.87 and 20.54 is: 28.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.39 : 41.87 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.39/41.87 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.39x = 41.87 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.39x = 860.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.01/30.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.30

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