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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.50, 42.09 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.50, 42.09 and 20.67 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.50 : 42.09 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.50/42.09 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.50x = 42.09 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.50x = 870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.00/30.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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