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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 28 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 28 and 12.12 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 28 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/28 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 28 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.36/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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