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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 42.30 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 42.30 and 20.97 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 42.30 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/42.30 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 42.30 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887.03/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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