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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 27.77 and 11.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 27.77 and 11.94 is: 16.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 27.77 = 11.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/27.77 = 11.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 27.77 × 11.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.51/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.48

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