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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.17, 27.84 and 11.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.17, 27.84 and 11.87 is: 16.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.17 : 27.84 = 11.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.17/27.84 = 11.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.17x = 27.84 × 11.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.17x = 330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.46/20.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.38

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