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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 42.30 and 20.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 42.30 and 20.96 is: 28.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 42.30 = 20.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/42.30 = 20.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 42.30 × 20.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 886.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.61/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.96

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