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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 27.62 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 27.62 and 12.65 is: 17.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 27.62 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/27.62 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 27.62 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.19/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.44

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