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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.10 and 11.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.10 and 11.51 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.10 = 11.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.10 = 11.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.10 × 11.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.30/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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