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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 45.95 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 45.95 and 20.51 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 45.95 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/45.95 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 45.95 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.43/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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