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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 42.70 and 20.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 42.70 and 20.04 is: 27.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 42.70 = 20.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/42.70 = 20.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 42.70 × 20.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 855.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.71/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.64

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