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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 30.05 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 30.05 and 11.02 is: 16.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 30.05 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/30.05 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 30.05 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.03/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.53

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