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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.47, 42.03 and 20.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.47, 42.03 and 20.75 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.47 : 42.03 = 20.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.47/42.03 = 20.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.47x = 42.03 × 20.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.47x = 872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.12/30.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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