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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 45.72 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 45.72 and 20.38 is: 30.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 45.72 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/45.72 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 45.72 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 931.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.77/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.53

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