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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 42.66 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 42.66 and 20.01 is: 27.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 42.66 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/42.66 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 42.66 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.79/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.63

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