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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.34, 28.07 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.34, 28.07 and 12.16 is: 16.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.34 : 28.07 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.34/28.07 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.34x = 28.07 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.34x = 341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.19/20.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.77

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