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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 30.16 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 30.16 and 12.08 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 30.16 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/30.16 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 30.16 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.33/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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