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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 42.06 and 20.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 42.06 and 20.80 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 42.06 = 20.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/42.06 = 20.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 42.06 × 20.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.64/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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