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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 30.36 and 10.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 30.36 and 10.75 is: 16.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 30.36 = 10.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/30.36 = 10.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 30.36 × 10.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 326.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.37/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.10

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