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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 30.06 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 30.06 and 12.82 is: 19.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 30.06 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/30.06 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 30.06 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.29/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.23

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