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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.10 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.10 and 10.91 is: 16.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.10 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.10 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.10 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.46/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.38

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