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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 27.77 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 27.77 and 11.95 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 27.77 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/27.77 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 27.77 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.71/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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