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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 27.83 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 27.83 and 11.97 is: 16.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 27.83 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/27.83 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 27.83 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.07/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.53

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