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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.15, 30.21 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.15, 30.21 and 11.59 is: 17.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.15 : 30.21 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.15/30.21 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.15x = 30.21 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.15x = 349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.98/20.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.37

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