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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 30.49 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 30.49 and 11.76 is: 17.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 30.49 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/30.49 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 30.49 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.56/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.65

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