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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 30.13 and 7.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 30.13 and 7.89 is: 11.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 30.13 = 7.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/30.13 = 7.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 30.13 × 7.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.73/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.84

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