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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.26, 27.96 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.26, 27.96 and 12.07 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.26 : 27.96 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.26/27.96 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.26x = 27.96 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.26x = 337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.48/20.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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