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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.13, 30.17 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.13, 30.17 and 11.09 is: 16.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.13 : 30.17 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.13/30.17 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.13x = 30.17 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.13x = 334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.38/20.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.61

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