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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 27.92 and 12.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 27.92 and 12.95 is: 17.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 27.92 = 12.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/27.92 = 12.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 27.92 × 12.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.36/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.86

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