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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.00, 30.03 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.00, 30.03 and 12.04 is: 18.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.00 : 30.03 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.00/30.03 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.00x = 30.03 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.00x = 361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.49/20.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.07

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