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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 30.12 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 30.12 and 7.88 is: 11.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 30.12 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/30.12 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 30.12 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.38/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.82

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