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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 27.77 and 12.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 27.77 and 12.84 is: 17.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 27.77 = 12.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/27.77 = 12.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 27.77 × 12.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.40/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.72

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