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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.25, 30.30 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.25, 30.30 and 11.66 is: 17.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.25 : 30.30 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.25/30.30 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.25x = 30.30 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.25x = 353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.24/20.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.45

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