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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.45, 42.01 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.45, 42.01 and 20.73 is: 28.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.45 : 42.01 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.45/42.01 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.45x = 42.01 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.45x = 870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.82/30.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.60

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