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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.04, 30.08 and 11.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.04, 30.08 and 11.47 is: 17.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.04 : 30.08 = 11.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.04/30.08 = 11.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.04x = 30.08 × 11.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.04x = 345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.02/20.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.22

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