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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 45.79 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 45.79 and 20.43 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 45.79 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/45.79 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 45.79 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.37/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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