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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 27.64 and 11.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 27.64 and 11.41 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 27.64 = 11.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/27.64 = 11.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 27.64 × 11.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.37/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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