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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 30.03 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 30.03 and 11.01 is: 16.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 30.03 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/30.03 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 30.03 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.63/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.51

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