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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 30.28 and 11.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 30.28 and 11.19 is: 16.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 30.28 = 11.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/30.28 = 11.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 30.28 × 11.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.83/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.75

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