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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 42.69 and 20.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 42.69 and 20.05 is: 27.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 42.69 = 20.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/42.69 = 20.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 42.69 × 20.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.90/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.63

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