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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 30.00 and 8.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 30.00 and 8.60 is: 12.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 30.00 = 8.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/30.00 = 8.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 30.00 × 8.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.88/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.88

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