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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 42.36 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 42.36 and 20.34 is: 28.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 42.36 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/42.36 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 42.36 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.60/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.07

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