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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.13, 30.16 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.13, 30.16 and 11.54 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.13 : 30.16 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.13/30.16 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.13x = 30.16 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.13x = 348.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.05/20.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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