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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.09, 30.08 and 11.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.09, 30.08 and 11.53 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.09 : 30.08 = 11.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.09/30.08 = 11.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.09x = 30.08 × 11.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.09x = 346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.82/20.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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