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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 58.02 and 20.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 58.02 and 20.66 is: 30.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 58.02 = 20.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/58.02 = 20.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 58.02 × 20.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 1,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198.69/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.97

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