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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 27.77 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 27.77 and 12.35 is: 17.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 27.77 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/27.77 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 27.77 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.76/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.04

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