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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.93, 42.70 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.93, 42.70 and 20.59 is: 28.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.93 : 42.70 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.93/42.70 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.93x = 42.70 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.93x = 879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.19/30.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.43

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