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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.51, 42.07 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.51, 42.07 and 20.13 is: 27.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.51 : 42.07 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.51/42.07 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.51x = 42.07 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.51x = 846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.90/30.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.75

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