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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 30.17 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 30.17 and 12.88 is: 19.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 30.17 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/30.17 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 30.17 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 388.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.61/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.32

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