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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 42.04 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 42.04 and 20.12 is: 27.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 42.04 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/42.04 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 42.04 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.84/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.75

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