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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.13, 27.77 and 11.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.13, 27.77 and 11.50 is: 15.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.13 : 27.77 = 11.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.13/27.77 = 11.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.13x = 27.77 × 11.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.13x = 319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.38/20.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.87

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