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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.24, 30.29 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.24, 30.29 and 11.22 is: 16.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.24 : 30.29 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.24/30.29 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.24x = 30.29 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.24x = 339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.80/20.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.79

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