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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.06 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.06 and 12.44 is: 18.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.06 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.06 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.06 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.80/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.64

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