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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.09, 30.17 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.09, 30.17 and 12.13 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.09 : 30.17 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.09/30.17 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.09x = 30.17 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.09x = 365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.92/20.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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