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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 42.18 and 20.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 42.18 and 20.88 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 42.18 = 20.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/42.18 = 20.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 42.18 × 20.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.72/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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