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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.11, 27.76 and 12.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.11, 27.76 and 12.84 is: 17.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.11 : 27.76 = 12.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.11/27.76 = 12.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.11x = 27.76 × 12.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.11x = 356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.41/20.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.73

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