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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 30.14 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 30.14 and 11.07 is: 16.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 30.14 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/30.14 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 30.14 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.65/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.62

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