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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.63, 45.84 and 20.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.63, 45.84 and 20.47 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.63 : 45.84 = 20.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.63/45.84 = 20.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.63x = 45.84 × 20.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.63x = 938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.34/30.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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